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The Ranji Trophy is India's premier domestic first-class cricket tournament, organized by the Board of Control for Cricket in India. Established in 1934, the competition is named after K.S. Ranjitsinhji, the first Indian cricketer to play for England. It is contested by regional state teams representing different parts of the country.
The tournament serves as the primary proving ground for domestic cricketers aiming for selection to the Indian national team.
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When was the Ranji Trophy first played?
The inaugural Ranji Trophy was played in the 1934-35 season. It was named after K. S. Ranjitsinhji, the Indian-born cricketer who represented England. [Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ranji_Trophy)
How many teams compete in the Ranji Trophy?
Recent seasons have featured 38 state or regional teams, including associations such as Mumbai, Karnataka, Bengal, and Saurashtra. The competition has used tiered groups to balance the schedule and create promotion and relegation stakes. [Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ranji_Trophy)
What format does a Ranji Trophy match use?
Ranji Trophy matches are first-class cricket games played over multiple days, with two innings available to each side. That makes the tournament fundamentally different from India's 20-over Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy. [Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/First-class_cricket)
How does the Ranji Trophy differ from the Duleep Trophy and Irani Cup?
The Ranji Trophy is primarily organized around state and regional associations. The Duleep Trophy uses selected zonal or representative teams, while the Irani Cup traditionally matches the Ranji champion against a Rest of India side. [Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Indian_domestic_cricket)
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